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Hispanic Heritage Month: Proyecto Ayuda Scholarship Fund

Yhanira Adán Martinez got her letter of acceptance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) while hanging laundry with her mother during her high school senior year in Eagle Pass, […]

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By Sean M. Wood

September 28, 2023

National Grandparents Day: Parenting Redux

The first Sunday following Labor Day is designated as National Grandparents Day, founded in 1978. This day is set aside to honor grandparents similar to honoring parents on Mother’s Day and […]

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By Jennifer Brackett

September 8, 2023

First Generation Legacy Scholars Off To College!

SAN ANTONIO – The inaugural group of San Antonio Area Foundation Legacy Scholarship recipients is officially off to college! Before they begin their higher education careers thanks to their new […]

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By Cristiana Salinas

August 24, 2023

Back To School: Empowering Youth-Centered Nonprofits

The return of students to school this month provides a somber reminder that our community still has a long way to go toward achieving equitable educational attainment. According to 2023 […]

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By Kiko Martinez

August 15, 2023

Tackling Loneliness Crisis Among Older Adults

The concept of wellness transcends more than just good health or the absence of illness or disease. Wellness is self-care – taking care of the whole person, mind, body and […]

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By Kelley Gallant and Chelsea Carriker

August 3, 2023

Disability Pride Month: Facing Lingering Challenges

More than 30 years ago this month, history was made with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, including in employment, transportation, public […]

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By Melanie Cawthon

July 10, 2023

SA Area Foundation Awards $1.5 Million To 50+ Nonprofits

The San Antonio Area Foundation awarded $1.5 million to more than four dozen local nonprofits in its first round of new three-year grants. A total of 51 nonprofits in the […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

July 7, 2023

Saying Goodbye and Good Luck to our Pioneering Colleague

So long and happy retirement, Sandie! The Area Foundation would like to extend our utmost appreciation to Sandie Palomo-Gonzalez, who retired last month after 16 years with the organization. Sandie […]

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By Cristiana Salinas

July 6, 2023

Celebrating Area Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Did you know that the Area Foundation houses more 120 scholarship funds? That typically translates to more than $5 million awarded yearly, even more now with our new Legacy Scholarship. […]

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By Cristiana Salinas

June 28, 2023

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